Lucio Reyes Perez’s attempted first-degree murder case is still on hold while his attorney waits for an independent evaluation of his mental health. The 67-year-old Whitstran shooting suspect appears in Benton County Superior Court in a wheelchair because he has rheumatoid arthritis in his knees. Bob BrawdyTri-City Herald file

Lucio Reyes Perez’s attempted first-degree murder case is still on hold while his attorney waits for an independent evaluation of his mental health. The 67-year-old Whitstran shooting suspect appears in Benton County Superior Court in a wheelchair because he has rheumatoid arthritis in his knees. Bob BrawdyTri-City Herald file

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Reyes Perez has been diagnosed with “unspecific schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorder” and reportedly suffers from auditory hallucinations and delusions.

He got psychiatric treatment, was prescribed antipsychotic medications and attended groups during his stay, but “he chose not to participate in competency restoration services,” said the report written by psychologist C. O’Donnell.

Reyes Perez has been diagnosed with “unspecific schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorder” and reportedly suffers from auditory hallucinations and delusions.

After O’Donnell concluded last month that Reyes Perez can understand the proceedings against him in Benton County Superior Court and assist in his defense, attorney Alexandria Sheridan told the court that she wanted to get a second opinion on her client’s mental health.

On Thursday, Sheridan told the court that psychologist Anthony Eusanio of Edmonds is waiting on documents from Eastern State Hospital and the Benton County jail.

Sheridan said that once Eusanio has that paperwork, it shouldn’t take long for him to turn around his own report.

A status hearing is set for April 27. In the meantime, Reyes Perez’s case remains on hold with no scheduled trial date.

Prosecutors allege that on June 19, Reyes Perez waited outside McCorkle’s Market on Rothrock Road until he saw Guillermo Salaz-Lozano arrive. He knew it was the victim’s routine to stop by the store every day about 5:30 a.m.

Reyes Perez yelled at the victim outside the market, called him a derogatory term and fired two shots at him, court documents said.

Salas-Lozano, then 34, was hit in the neck by one bullet. Witnesses identified Reyes Perez, and he was found at a nearby home.

Reyes Perez’s charge involves premeditated intent and includes the allegation that he committed the felony while armed with a gun.

“Mr. Perez noted he had thoughts of harming the victim but was not sure if he would harm the victim at this point. He did not have any intention of harming anyone else,” O’Donnell said in his report. “Mr. Perez indicated it was not his intention to kill the victim when he shot him.”